Ex-Wife novel Chapter 16

Author Pov

"Do I really have to attend this party?" Amelia asked pulling the spectacles away from her eyes and looking at the old couple sitting in front of her.

"Yes, Amelia. This party will be beneficial for your business. You can meet new business persons  and maybe even get new shareholders." Amelia looked down thinking about the old man's words.

"Amelia I know why are you hesitating." Amelia looked at the woman with a frown. Why would she hesitate? She just wanted to spend time with her brother tonight.

"It's because of Liam right. I know you both are divorced but it's fine Amelia I mean after all Harry got his justice and now you need to move on." Amelia's frown faded away and irritation covered her features.

This is the thing she hates the most about her class women. They will never let the chance to irritate or taunt others go. There was no need to mention Liam here but no. Why this woman even came here.

"Moreover I wanted to introduce you to my son. You remember Ryan right. He was sad for you and Harry. I am so happy my poor boy got his justice and now I think you should try to move on as well. I mean I heard Liam was having an affair after your divorce with his secretary. I think you should---"

"That's enough Nina." Mr Simmons finally decided to stop his wife's bullshit before it goes too far. He could see how hurt Amelia was when she mentioned Liam's affair right after their divorce.

Everyone was shocked after the revelation. People always envied Amelia and Liam's love life. It wasn't a shock to know that they got divorce but the most petrifying news was his moving on this fast.

Mrs. Simmons looked down in embarrassment while Amelia stared at her blankly. She refused to give this woman one ounce of satisfaction. She knew why was she bullshitting all of this.

Ryan Simmons. One of the famous playboy. He had a huge crush on Amelia when she used to study with him in the same class. He tried hitting on her many times but she told him that she's already engaged and except Liam she can't even think of anyone else.

Ryan was heartbroken and also quite angry at her. She was the only girl he ever thought of starting a real and serious relationship with but after Amelia's rejection, he wanted to prove to her that he's a better man than Liam can ever be.

He went overseas for higher studies and indeed he became one of the successful businessmen but he was late in her matter. Liam and Amelia already got married and he was again left heartbroken but what Amelia liked about him was he never tried to interfere in her marriage. He accepted her being Liam's silently.

Ryan also got engaged with someone but now she was confused. Wasn't he supposed to marry his fiance? Why Mrs Simmons seems this desperate to make her meet Ryan again when everything has ended a long time ago.

"It's fine Mr Simmons. I think you should know that Mrs. Simmons that what Liam do after our divorce is none of my concern. He can do whatever he wishes I am no one to comment on his life matters anymore. So kindly do not discuss his matters with me. After all, you can see I am his Ex-wife. Not someone you should gossip his life with."

This time Mrs Simmons looked away in embarrassment. Amelia was indeed right. Telling about her Ex-husband's affairs especially the one she loved so much is not something decent thing to do.

"Moreover I am going to this party for my business and only for my business. I have no wish to meet or to get involve with anyone if it's not for business. Mr. Simmons I would love to meet the people who could help me build my business back. That's why I will for sure come tonight."

This brought a wide smile on Mr. Simmons lips as he nodded his head. They discussed the business for an hour before they both left. Amelia always had treated Mr. Simmons like her second father as he never left her side. He was the only shareholder of her company who didn't give up on the company and left her side.

While Mrs. Simmons has always hated Liam. She wanted to make Amelia her daughter in law. Amelia isn't only famous for her beauty but also well known for her higher studies. Amelia was a topper in her time and her every degree contains a golden star.

This girl is a gem and Liam was a lucky man who got her. Not only her but her love. Soul and everything as well. But life indeed takes unexpected turns.

After finishing her work she went to her apartment. She called Alexander and was surprised to hear that he was going to meet his grandparents. She thought they don't meet Xander or his son but Xander cleared her misunderstanding that they don't meet him but they are extremely in love with Alexander.

Amelia quite felt bad for Xander. She had no idea why they refused to meet Xander when they love Mia and Xander's creation. Only God knows what's the truth behind all of this.

Amelia got ready after wearing a black gown that reached her ankles. She tied her hair in a messy bun before applying a little makeup. She was trying to find a matching necklace when something fell on the floor making her huff out in annoyance.

She crouched down and grabbed the fallen thing but everything stopped. As soon as she opened her palm she felt a storm of memories hit her hard. It was a bracelet. Beautiful chained bracelet with a diamond heart dangling in the middle.

She stood up steadily staring at the beautiful thing. She remembered this gift very well. It was the first gift Liam gave her on their first month anniversary.

"I want to capture this memory in this beautiful heart because I want you to remember this night and my words every time you will look at this bracelet."

Indeed she still remember that night like it happened yesterday. She loved and cherished this bracelet for years but now she accepted that indeed that memory is only a memory now.

Slowly sliding the bracelet back in the box where she placed everything Liam gave her. She wanted to give these things back. She wanted to move on but how. That was the question she asked herself day night. How. Just how.

She wanted to know how Liam moved so fast. She wanted to know the magic so she could move on as well. She closed her eyes and again Mrs. Simmons taunts echoed in her mind.

Why Liam. Just why. Why did you make a joke of our love? How did you forget your Amelia so easily how?

Opening her sad eyes she took a deep breath and finally found a matching black necklace before sliding it around her neck.

She knew she's going to face more mockings and taunts tonight. After all Liam had given them a hot topic to discuss now. And she without having any fault also going to become a target of those free gossip groups.

Telling herself to be strong for her father's company. She finally went to her car and drove towards her destination. She had visited Mr. Simmons house quiet times so it was easy for her to reach there.

She mentally groaned in annoyance when she witnessed a few cameramen and reporters in front of the mansion. She motioned the guard to park her car after taking a deep breath she started walking towards the hallway only to get attacked by the reporters.

Just like she expected every question was related to her divorce and Harry's case. Only one reporter asked her about her purpose of attending the party. She did nothing except throwing them a small smile and wishing them a good night.

Reporters sighed in disappointment when they found no interesting words from her that could use for new highlights or headlines.

Entering the hallway she sighed in relief and in a second Mr. Simmons approached her welcoming her. She met a few business partners before finally getting something to drink.

"Amelia." She closed her eyes for some time. She was highly irritated now. Putting on a fake smile she turned around.

"Ryan. It's been a long time." Ryan nodded before grabbing her hand and placing a soft kiss on the back of her hand. She smiled at him pulling her hand back. Again he and his creepy staring habit.

"I see you didn't change. Still staring like a creep." Ryan chuckled at her words before taking a glass of wine from the waiter.

"What can I do. I can't help it. Your looking beautiful as always. Who can say your same age as mine? You look extremely young." She threw him an offended look.

"Hey what do you mean look young? I am just 27 for God sakes. I am young." This made him laugh a little. He found her irritated looks cute like always.

"Well let me clear you. Don't try hitting on me. I am not interested." Ryan almost choked on his wine after her words.

"Woah beautiful hold on. I know I used to behave obsessively over you but now I am a grown-ass man. And I have a fiance already. And let me tell you, you may be beautiful Ms. Kale but she's still prettier for me."

Hearing his words brought a genuine smile to Amelia's lips. She was relieved and also quite thankful that he finally found someone better and moved on.

"I heard about your divorce." He said with a serious face making Amelia sigh as well. But again Ryan did what he's good in.

"See loss of not choosing me. Ha jokes on you." He said sipping the wine with a proud look. While Amelia threw him a nasty glare.

"Your such a bitch." She hissed in disappointment. She expected him to comfort her but this man.

"My pleasure beautiful." He said playfully making her look away clearly annoyed by him.

She looked around and in a split moment, she felt like air knocked out of her lungs meeting those stormy blue spheres staring straightly in her stunning grey ones.

She didn't expect him to be here. But then she remembered Mr. Simmons is also a shareholder of Xander's company as well.

Her eyes slight expanded when Xander started strolling towards her with powerful steps without breaking eye contact with her. In few seconds he was right in front of her.

"Mr. Storm. How are you." Ryan spoke up finally interrupting their staring competition.

"I am doing well Mr Simmons. Please call me Xander." They both shook their hands as Ryan nodded with a small smile.

"Call me Ryan Xander. Mr. Simmons is my father. I feel old." He said chuckling earning a small smile from Xander. Amelia sucked on air when Xander's icy gaze met hers.

"Hello I am Xander Storm." She stared at him with confused eyes but then realized no one knows they are married. Stupid Amelia.

"Hello, Mr. Storm I am Amelia Kale." She shook her hand with his. She witnessed his eyes darken at her words. She had no idea why he looked so intimidating all of a sudden.

"If Ms. Kale has no problem. Can I have an honour of a little dance with her?" Her tiny hand was still in his large one as he didn't let her go.

"Of course. Amelia you should get to know Mr. Storm more. I am going to my fiance. I all of a sudden want to dance with her as well." Ryan exclaimed happily before turning to Amelia and whispering in her ear.

"Don't let this chance go. Mr. Storm can help you with your company. He can be a powerful shareholder trust me." With that, he threw a wink at her and walked away.

"Xander I --"

"Shh. Let's go." With that, he pulled her on the dancing floor before grabbing the juice glass from her and placing it on the table.

Before she could protest he placed her one palm on his shoulder and grabbed her waist pulling her to his chest. He extended his other hand and having no option she placed her hand in his straightening her position.

She gasped a little when he squeezed her waist a little pulling her closer. Her hand automatically slid from his shoulder down to his bicep to stop his pressure on her waist.

"Stop squeezing my waist, Xander." Xander looked at her with a frown.

"Why." He questioned blankly.

"Because. Because it tickles. I am ticklish." This earned a chuckle from him. Her ears turned beetroot making her look adorable.

She looked away in embarrassment but again gasped a little when this time he pulled her waist closer to his chest. Her grip on his bicep tightened as she started breathing heavily because of the close proximity.

His breathing was now hitting her nose. The difference between their height wasn't much. Amelia was always known as a tall woman. She was 5.8ft while Xander was 6ft the same as Liam.

And her wearing heels almost covered the difference between them leaving only a 2ft distance. But still, her tiny waist was enough to make her look small in his muscular arms.

"Look at me." She looked up meeting his eyes which never failed to intimidate her.

"Always look in these eyes when you talk to me Mrs. Storm." Her body stiffens a little hearing his whisper. He leaned to her ear connecting their chests.

"I hate when you call yourself kale. You're a storm now. My wife." She shivered in his arms at his raspy whisper at the end.

"You're looking beautiful Amelia. But do remember." He pulled back keeping his face extremely near her knocking the air out of her lungs.

"Your Amelia Storm. Xander Storm's wife."

This stopped her breathing. Because this time he called her his wife instead of Alexander's mother.

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